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Two decades after its release, director Deepa Mehta reflects on the enduring legacy of ‘Water’, her Oscar-nominated masterpiece on the plight of widows in 1930s India. In an exclusive conversation with Variety India, Mehta reveals the “accidental” way John Abraham was cast as the lead, alongside Lisa Ray and Seema Biswas. She also shares the…
The Indian Institutes of Technology have approved cross-campus mobility for undergraduate students. Image: AI generated An IIT student’s trajectory is defined by a system that is precise, high-stakes, and largely non-negotiable. A JEE rank doesn’t just decide a branch. It decides a campus, the professors they learn from, the labs they can access and even…
Jennifer Aniston, oftentimes hailed as ‘America’s Sweetheart,’ continues to uplift audiences with her unwavering positivity. Known for her legendary portrayal in ‘Friends,’ she has become a beacon of hope, consistently reminding us that, ‘Happiness is a choice. Jennifer Aniston is an icon, and her popularity spans generations. Decades into her career, Aniston remains one of…
The Court approached the problem in a larger constitutional context, which includes autonomy, dignity, and right to take a personal decision. (AI image) Reaffirming that the freedom to choose one’s life partner forms a core element of constitutional liberty, the Delhi High Court granted protection to an adult couple who approached it alleging threats from…
NEW DELHI: A minor’s mother sought Supreme Court’s permission for termination of her daughter’s pregnancy, taking into consideration that the child would be illegitimate and the girl had to live her life with mental trauma and social stigma. The court said the girl has a right over her reproductive autonomy. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy…
For years, moving abroad has been sold as a one-way upgrade, better pay, cleaner cities, efficient systems, and a lifestyle that signals success. For many Indians, returning home after “making it” overseas is framed as a compromise, or worse, a quiet failure. But that narrative is beginning to crack. Across online forums and private conversations,…
Former India footballer Mehtab Hossain has said he will respond to the Election Commission’s summons issued under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, saying he has nothing to hide and will submit all required documents.“They are calling everyone; celebrities bigger than me have been called. I will provide every document…
New Delhi: The India-European Union free trade agreement could make biscuits and chocolates to pasta, olive oil and sausages more affordable in India, expanding choice and easing prices for consumers over the next few years, reports Rupali Mukherjee. Pet food maybe cheaper, too. The agreement has reduced the duty on olive oil, margarine and other…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that the United States would end all support for Iraq if former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki returns to power. Trump said Iraq would be making a “very bad choice” by bringing Maliki back. Maliki has been nominated for the post by the largest Shiite political bloc in the…
PM Modi in Assam (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the country has placed its faith in the BJP for the past one-and-a-half years and that the party has been on a “continuous rise.”Hailing the major victories of the BJP, after a brief…
